Leave it to a botanical stylist to come up with a kitchen like this one: serene and bright, with an installation of dried and living botanical displays. It’s the kitchen of Yasuyo Harvey, who got her start in London working with designer Faye Toogood. Yasuyo and her husband, Phil, remodeled the kitchen of their 1930s house in Worcester Park with the help of friend Ryuta Hirayama, who works with architects Jonathan Tuckey Design. The plans included an extension, custom maple plywood cabinetry, and white composite countertop. Here’s a list of the key elements along with sources for glassware and baskets:
Above: The bright white composite countertop has an integrated dish drainer. For more on countertops like these, see our posts Remodeling 101: Corian Countertops (and the New Corian Look-Alikes) and Remodeling 101: 7 Things To Know About Engineered Quartz Countertops. The faucet is made from plumbing parts for a budget, DIY option (for more see Trend Alert: 10 DIY Faucets Made from Plumbing Parts). Photograph courtesy of The Modern House in The Botanical Life: Inside Stylist Yasuyo Harvey’s Quiet London Remodel.
Above: Another view of the kitchen from the hallway reveals the custom ply cabinets. The cabinets to the left are designed with cutout pulls (for more, see Remodeling 101: Cutout Cabinet Pulls). Photograph courtesy of The Modern House in The Botanical Life: Inside Stylist Yasuyo Harvey’s Quiet London Remodel.
Paint
Above: For a bright, clean white similar to the shade seen in the kitchen here, Benjamin Moore’s Super White Paint is a favorite among architects; see our post Architects’ Favorite Pure White Paints for more.
Lighting
Above: The Zangra Opal Stick Lamp with a white frame is €96.60 at Zangra in Belgium.
Appliances
Above: The Fisher & Paykel Active Smart 36-Inch French Door Refrigerator is integrated into a custom maple plywood frame. The fridge is $2,729 at AJ Madison.
Above: The French Lacanche Beaune Range in matte black is the same model shown here in the couple’s kitchen. Prices start at $9,600 through Lacanche, where you can also find reconditioned models for less.,
Above: The kitchen is equipped with a Eureka Mignon Instanteneo Espresso Grinder; $449 at Clive Coffee.
Cookware & Tableware
Above: For similar glassware to Yasuyo’s collection, Parigi Stemware from Italy comes as a wine, water, and champagne glass; $15 each at March.
Above: By Japanese potter Masami Sunata, the white porcelain Shinogi Plate is $90 at Makié who carries many other pieces by Sunata as well.
Above: The 4-Quart Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven is $285 at Williams-Sonoma.,
Above: From designer Silvia Song, the Nested Maple Bowls start at $149 at March.
Above: The Falcon Prep Set in White with Blue Rim is $90 at Falcon Enamelware.
Décor & Storage
Above: The Le Parfait Super Glass Storage Jar is $38.90 for a set of four on Amazon.
Above: Sourced from E. Dehillerin in France, the French Flour Sifter is offered in three sizes at Makié in New York; $155 for the 11-by-4-inch size.
Above: For a twist on a standard terra cotta plant pot, Skagerak makes the Edge Pot in Sierra Yellow; $59 at Amara.
Above: The Round Open Weave Bamboo Basket measuring 7 inches in diameter is $0.50 at The Lucky Clover Trading Company.
Find more kitchen inspiration from our Steal This Look posts:
- Steal This Look: A New York Kitchen with Old World Charm
- Steal This Look: A Modern Brooklyn Kitchen, Ikea Cabinets Included
- Steal This Look: A Tropical Kitchen in North London, Pastel Paint Edition
- Steal This Look: A Semi-Custom Kitchen in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park
